Sarasota, FL

3:58 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 36 ft
Lon: 82.5° W
Lat: 27.4° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Chill Advisory, Freeze Watch, Lake Wind Advisory,  High Surf Advisory (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Sarasota Weather at a Glance
Updated 3:30 PM EST
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Now
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
63.9 °F
Feels Like 63.9 °F
Wind(mph)
9.0
Sunrise / Set
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 56 | 32 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 65 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 76 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.95 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 2800 ft
Scattered Clouds 3700 ft
Moisture
Humidity
66%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Temperature
63.9 °F
Dew Point
52 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9.0 mph from NW
Wind Gust
16.0 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
8.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Much colder. Lows in the upper 30s near the coast and in the lower 30s inland. North winds around 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s near the coast and around 30 inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s near the coast and in the upper 60s inland. East winds around 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 40s inland. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and in the lower 80s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s near the coast and around 60 inland.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
High surf advisory in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday evening...
Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 3 am to 8 am EST Sunday...
Freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 34230
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
79 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 12
Clear
56 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
65 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
76 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
79 | 61 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
76 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Much colder. Lows in the upper 30s near the coast and in the lower 30s inland. North winds around 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 56 67 | 50 61 | 44 47 | 34
Wind 6 mph North 14 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 13 mph NNW
Humidity 91% 54% 52% 58%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 90% 70% 40% 25%
Conditions Rain Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s near the coast and around 30 inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 22 51 | 20 49 | 24 40 | 25
Wind 12 mph North 12 mph NNE 7 mph North 4 mph NNE
Humidity 56% 29% 37% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 15% 20% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s near the coast and in the upper 60s inland. East winds around 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 40s inland. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 27 58 | 33 59 | 39 53 | 43
Wind 5 mph NE 7 mph ENE 6 mph East 7 mph East
Humidity 78% 39% 47% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 25% 35% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 70 | 50 68 | 53 64 | 54
Wind 8 mph ESE 8 mph SSE 6 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 89% 52% 60% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 40% 40% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 56 73 | 56 69 | 58 66 | 58
Wind 6 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 2 mph SSE 5 mph WNW
Humidity 87% 56% 67% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 60% 60% 50% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and in the lower 80s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s near the coast and around 60 inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 56 74 | 58 69 | 58 64 | 58
Wind 7 mph East 7 mph East 6 mph SE 6 mph SW
Humidity 85% 56% 68% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 58 74 | 61 69 | 61 64 | 58
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph WSW 6 mph WNW 6 mph SW
Humidity 92% 66% 78% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSRQ) 73 °F 52 °F
Record (KSRQ) 86 °F (1959) 31 °F (1919)
Yesterday 78 °F 59 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4
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Saturday Good
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Clearwater Beach, FL 66.0 °F
Port Manatee, FL 66.9 °F
St Petersburg, FL 71.1 °F
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:10 AM EST 6:18 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:46 AM EST 6:42 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:18 AM EST 7:10 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:51 AM EST 7:37 PM EST
Moon 10:31 PM EST 9:21 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 56m
Length of Day
11h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Feb 14
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Feb 21
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Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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75 °F
Marathon
75 °F
Key West
75 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Opa Locka
73 °F
Homestead AFB
42 °F
Tallahassee
43 °F
Milton
43 °F
Valparaiso
43 °F
Panama City
44 °F
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Sarasota 64 °F Scattered Clouds 3:19 PM EST
Venice 63 °F Partly Cloudy 3:55 PM EST
St. Petersburg 61 °F Clear 2:53 PM EST
Tampa Macdill AFB 62 °F Mostly Cloudy 3:55 PM EST
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Tamaron, Sarasota, FL 63.9 °F 52 °F 66% NW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal  
Terrace Gardens, Sarasota, FL 66.0 °F 45 °F 46% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 3:58 PM EST Normal  
Sarasota Springs, Sarasota, FL 68.2 °F 54 °F 61% WSW  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 27 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Sarasota FL , Sarasota, FL 62 °F 52 °F 70% NNW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 82 ft 3:30 PM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Sarasota FL , Sarasota, FL 66 °F 54 °F 65% North  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 3:30 PM EST MADIS
Los Lomas, Sarasota, FL 62.6 °F 53 °F 70% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 47 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Sarasota, FL 59.8 °F 52 °F 75% NW  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 63 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal
GULF GATE EAST, SARASOTA, FL 67.8 °F 51 °F 57% West  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
Twin Lake Park, Sarasota, FL 64.0 °F 51 °F 63% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Braden River, Bradenton, FL 64.0 °F 28 °F 25% WNW  at  11.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 17 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue, Bradenton, FL 61.6 °F 49 °F 63% NW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
Lakeside South, Bradenton, FL 62.0 °F 52 °F 69% NW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Bradenton FL , Ellenton, FL 62 °F - - WSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 3:33 PM EST MADIS
Cleveland's in Sandpointe, Bradenton, FL 61.8 °F 52 °F 69% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 28 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
North of Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL 59.0 °F 43 °F 55% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Country Meadows, Bradenton, FL 64.2 °F 48 °F 56% NW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 38 ft 3:55 PM EST Normal
Arbor Oaks near 75th st w., Bradenton, FL 61.9 °F 41 °F 47% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Sorrento East, Nokomis, FL 64.2 °F 49 °F 57% WNW  at  11.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:56 PM EST Normal  
Holiday Cove, Cortez, FL 61.5 °F 51 °F 69% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 14 ft 3:54 PM EST Normal
Coach House MHP, Palmetto, FL 62.1 °F 53 °F 73% North  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 27 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
East Nokomis, Shakett Creek, Nokomis, FL 64.0 °F 54 °F 69% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 3:56 PM EST Normal  
Foxbrook, Parrish, FL 63.3 °F 50 °F 61% WSW  at  17.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 70 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
Venice High School, Venice, FL 61.8 °F 53 °F 72% NNW  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:58 PM EST Rapid Fire
MARITIME , Venice, FL 60 °F 54 °F 81% NNW  at  28 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:00 PM EST MADIS
FL_Meso North Port , North Port, FL 63 °F 54 °F 71% NNW  at  14 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 3:30 PM EST MADIS
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Wind Chill Advisory, Freeze Watch, Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:12 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 3 am to 8 am EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a Wind Chill Advisory... which is in effect from 3 am to
8 am EST Sunday.

* Wind chill values... 15 to 25 degrees are expected from Hernando
County north and 25 to 35 degrees from Pasco south late tonight
and early Sunday morning.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill index values will
drop to 35 or lower... except 25 or lower across the Nature Coast
and Sumter County.











211 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening...
... Freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday
morning...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a freeze watch... which is in effect from late Sunday night
through Monday morning.

* Timing... from 10 am to 7 PM today winds will be from the
northwest at 15 to 25 mph and gusty.

* Winds... northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperature... below freezing for 2 to 3 hours with lows around
30 degrees.

* Impacts... boaters on area lakes should postpone trips until
conditions improve.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast
to be 20 to 29 mph with frequent gusts to near or above gale
force for at least 3 hours. Winds of these magnitudes will
create rough conditions on larger area lakes which could produce
damage to... or flip... small pleasure craft.

Outdoor enthusiasts may wish to postpone lake related activities
until conditions improve.

A freeze watch is issued for the potential of a widespread and
damaging freeze within 24 to 48 hours. During the freeze
period... temperatures may remain below 32 degrees for more than
2 hours.






High Surf Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:35 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... High surf advisory now in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday...

The high surf advisory is now in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* Waves and surf: northwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph will result
in surf of 4 to 6 feet.

* Timing: strong rip currents and high surf will continue to
impact the coast through Sunday morning... then slowly diminish
during the afternoon.

* Impacts: high surf will produce dangerous surf and rip
currents at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should
stay out of the high surf.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory is issued when dangerous water action is
expected along the coast. This includes rough surf... large
breaking waves... rip currents... and strong undertow.

Beach goers are urged to heed lifeguard warnings.